- Stress and anxiety
- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral work
About Diane
Diane Stapleton is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado with 23 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She works in a straightforward, calm way so people can talk through what feels hard and make practical next steps.
In sessions she focuses on clear communication and listening first. She uses methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small, manageable changes. Conversations are paced to match what each person needs on that day.
Diane draws on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on the person's concerns and goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral approaches to identify patterns in thinking and behavior. When helpful, she brings in solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals and celebrate small gains.
She has a background in working with a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety, including issues around abandonment, body image, codependency, family of origin problems, guilt and shame, and end-of-life matters. That variety informs a practical, experience-based approach to problem-solving.
Sessions aim to be clear and manageable. Diane tends to keep steps concrete - testing small changes, reflecting on what worked, and adjusting the plan. People who prefer plain language and steady pacing often find this approach helpful.
How Diane’s approaches work for online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. In practice this means sessions start by looking at what matters most to the person and setting goals together. It helps with anxiety and relationship concerns by making space to sort through feelings and priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses simple experiments and small behavior changes to test new ways of responding to social situations and worry. This approach is useful for stress, phobias, and repetitive thinking patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is made together and can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that having sessions digitally helps them keep therapy consistent while balancing work and family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered with practical steps. She listens first and then uses strategies from CBT and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience as a counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.